Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S127: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children
Status: In committee, November 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 21 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Mandated reporter” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- "Mandated reporter'', a person 18 years old or older who is either a paid or unpaid employee, or a paid or unpaid volunteer, working in a profession or role listed herein, or any other person, paid or unpaid, contracted by any entity to perform the functions of a profession or role listed herein, if such person resides in the commonwealth or performs the functions of the profession or role listed herein for any person whose residence is in the commonwealth or who is physically in the commonwealth, including but not limited to any of the following professions or roles: (i) a physician, medical intern, hospital personnel engaged in the examination, care or treatment of persons, medical examiner, psychologist, emergency medical technician, dentist, nurse, chiropractor, podiatrist, optometrist, osteopath, allied mental health and human services professional licensed under section 165 of chapter 112, drug and alcoholism counselor, psychiatrist or clinical social worker; (ii) a public or private school teacher, educational administrator, guidance or family counselor, child care worker, person paid to care for or work with a child in any public or private facility or …
Sponsors
- Paul Feeney (D, Bristol and Norfolk) · primary sponsor
- Michael Chaisson (R)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5240 (under House Rule 27)
- : Accompanied a new draft, see S2659
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is S127?
- S127 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children.
- What is the status of S127?
- In committee as of November 3, 2025. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5240 (under House Rule 27) (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored S127?
- Paul Feeney (D, Bristol and Norfolk), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S127?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S127
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